Cybercrime Helpline's Swift Action Saves Hyderabad Woman From Falling Prey To Rs 60 Lakh Fraud

TSCSB emphasised that swift response of the victim in reporting the crime to 1930 within the critical golden hour and action of helpline staff in alerting the relevant banks were commendable example.

Director Shikha Goel of TSCSB cautioned the public that neither police nor government agencies initiate video or Skype calls with individuals

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After a fraudster cheated a woman to the tune of Rs 60 lakh, Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau acted quickly and put the transfer of the entire amount on hold. 

On May 15, a resident of Cyberabad received a call from an unfamiliar number. The caller, purporting to be an officer of the Maharashtra police, alleged that she was implicated in a significant money laundering case and had an outstanding warrant against her.

As per the Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TSCSB), the fraudster coerced the victim into staying on a Skype video call throughout the entire night, continuously threatening her with severe consequences.

Out of fear and following the instructions of the fraudster, the victim transferred Rs 60 lakh to the account provided by unknown individuals the following morning.

Upon realizing that she had fallen victim to a scam, she promptly contacted the cybercrime helpline number 1930 of TSCSB.

The helpline swiftly uploaded transaction details onto the CFCFRMS portal. They alerted the State Bank of India where the amount was fraudulently transferred and made sure that the entire sum was put on hold within an hour, according to a report on IANS.

TSCSB emphasized that the swift response of the victim in reporting the crime to 1930 within the critical golden hour, coupled with the prompt action of the 1930 helpline staff in alerting the relevant banks and intercepting the fraudulent funds, serves as a commendable example.

Director Shikha Goel of TSCSB commended and rewarded Sub-Inspector G. Shirsiha, Constables T. Rehman, and B. Krishna of the 1930 call center for their prompt actions, ensuring the entire sum was frozen.

The director cautioned the public that neither police nor government agencies initiate video or Skype calls with individuals, urging vigilance against such fraudulent attempts.